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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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67, thank you Paul Pavlik, I was beginning to think I was the oldest!
Still, my wife thinks I am only 29, yeaaaaahhhh and so do I. See what owning an XK8 can do for you, recomend it to anyone.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul Pavlik
All you young Guys!

72 and a LONG Ways to go!!

(My Avatar Pic was taken 1n 1962)

Respect! I hope I'm still driving a decent car when I'm your age, Paul, though I fear we may all be trundling around in wind-powered yoghurt pots Long live the V8!!
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RCSign
61
It looks like a wide spectrum of ages. Happy Birthday 80s rule
Thanks. I'm at the age where I have to start lying about it for it to seem believeable later. lol
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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53 year old grandfather of two. Life's never been better !
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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66 and enjoying lfe every day. I purchased my 2005 XKR coupe four years ago as a retirement toy and would do it again in a heartbeat. This forum is a great collection of people and I have come to appreciate that Jag owners are a rather eclectic lot and most have rather refined tastes that are not simply isolated to age, finances or station in life.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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67. Don't forget, Paul Newman was still winning car races in his 80's.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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73 years young, got my first Jag eight years ago.
I lost my left lower leg two years ago and now have a prosthetic leg, I have to use two canes to get to the car but that hasn't hampered my driving ability. The Jag has kept my joy of life alive.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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BobF, way to go and I hope you have many more enjoyable days behind the wheel of the Jag.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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61 (the new 41)! Bought the 2005 XKR in 2008 to replace my previous toy (1995 Corvette).


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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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Ok guys and gals. Guess it's time to step in. Age 76. Have owned three Jags. First was 1959 XK150S Drop Head coupe. Did all engine and transmission overhaul then lost my mind and sold it before finishing restoration. Presently own a 1995 XJ6 for 9 years. 2000 XK8 for one year. 1980 Suzuki GS1000G for 31 years. 1929 Model A Ford special coupe. Ten year restoration finished 1976. Long EZ aircraft. Ten years to build finished 1994.

Guess that sums it up except for the fact I'm probaby the fastest one in the group. Mach 3.3, 86,000 feet.

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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by govatos
67. Don't forget, Paul Newman was still winning car races in his 80's.
Hey! Don't forget to mention selling salad dressing.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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35, but I have had my Jaguar for over 6 years
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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EZDriver, mach 3.3 @ 86,000...sounds like Blackbird territory. Hypothetically speaking.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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69 and since 1967 have owned:

1967 Austin Heaely 3000
1960 Austin Healey (Bug-Eye) Sprite
1967 Austin Healey Sprite
1984 Corvette Coupe
1985 Corvette Coupe
1989 Corvette convertible
1995 Mazda Miata
1990 Corvette convertible
2003 XKR convertible

in that order.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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45 but bought my first Jag at 38 a XJ6 4litre Sovereign in British Racing Green. It was instantly christened by my English co-workers as an old mans car. That was until my Subaru Impretza driving boss couldnt keep up at the lights. (He now drives a Oil Burning Ford Focus - such was the depth of his resulting dispair).

When it comes to old peoples cars my wife drives an MG, though it is a red ZS180 V6 180 bhp with a spoiler so large she could iron on it.

Anyway hopefully when i'm in in my 60's i'll be driving a 15 year old CX75 Jaguar Supercar with 700hp of electric motors and a Formula 1 Turbocharged engine or mini Gas Turbines to charge the batterys!


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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Goldlion
EZDriver, mach 3.3 @ 86,000...sounds like Blackbird territory. Hypothetically speaking.
Very beautiful Lady in Black. Second seater.

EZDriver
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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51, got in at 49.
That avatar is my 92 EZGO 36 volt golf cart.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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43.......

My first Jag is below...... 'slightly modified' XJS I have owned it for 14 years and still have it..... Bought my first XK 6 years ago

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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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61

Pretty old. I think I'll start driving the Jag and my Superformance Cobra in the left lane with the turn signals on while riding the brakes.

While driving to Morrison's Cafeteria to gum my carrot salad.

Jack
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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39 going on 19!
 
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